In most states, a congressional candidate only needs a ______ of votes in the primaries or general election.

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In most states, a congressional candidate only needs a plurality of votes, which means the candidate with the most votes wins, even if they do not receive a majority (more than 50%) of the votes. This is different from a supermajority, which requires a certain percentage of votes (usually two-thirds or more), and neutrality, which is not applicable in the context of an election.

In Most States, a Congressional Candidate Only Needs a ______